What is VMware? - Definition from Whatis.com

VMware is a company that provides virtualization software for x86-compatible computers. VMware Inc. is a subsidiary of EMC Corporation and has its headquarters in Palo Alto, California. The term "VMware" is often used in reference to specific VMware Inc. products such as VMware Workstation, VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, VMware Player and VMware Server.

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VM, which stands for "Virtual Machine" (not to be confused with the broader term virtual machine), is a widely-installed operating system for IBM-compatible computers and servers that can host other operating systems in such a way that each operating system behaves as if it were installed on a self-contained computer with its own set of programs and hardware resources.

 

Getting started with VMware
To explore how VMware is used in the enterprise, here are some additional resources:
Virtual Data Center e-Zine
Installing Windows Server 2008 inside VMware Workstation
This was last updated in October 2006

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